Would this vest reduce close passes?

[stephec]

No, the short sighted drivers will have to get closer to read it.

 

[kingrollo]

yes

 

[steveindenmark]

I was a police motorcyclist and was taken off my motorbike by a car driver. It broke both my arms and right leg.

I was obviously decked out like a christmas tree and riding a white and orange motorbike, the size of a car.

In my experience, you can wear whatever you want. But unless the car driver sees you. Its all to no avail.

I do wear a vis vest. But being in the correct position on the road where you can be seen is more important in my opinion.

I always consider myself as part of the traffic and dont hide away in the gutter.

 

[mjr]

I think more will either not notice you because they're not expecting a roadworker there or buzz you in revenge than will give you more room than they would have anyway.

 

[jarlrmai]

I honestly believe my visible go-pro helmet mount helps, it's obviously anecdotal though base on my experiences on my commute before and after. People know the shape.

 

[Cycleops]

This one might work?

 

[Milkfloat]

I think you would be better off wearing black from head to toe as every drivers spots a ninja cyclist and complains about it.

 

[lazybloke]

To be clear, i don't think hi-vis alters driver behavior a great deal. I'm wondering specifically if the camera logo has a positive effect.
@jarlrmai's perception/experience is interesting, but I'd like to see some scientific testing.

 

[classic33]

To be clear, i don't think hi-vis alters driver behavior a great deal. I'm wondering specifically if the camera logo has a positive effect.
@jarlrmai's perception/experience is interesting, but I'd like to see some scientific testing.

Using the "Polite" Hi-Vis vest, whilst using a headcam(or other camera), I found many seemed to come closer initially then move back.

I've had "Collision Camera In Use" which seemed to get them to give a bit more room.

 

[PK99]

But being in the correct position on the road where you can be seen is more important in my opinion.

I always consider myself as part of the traffic and dont hide away in the gutter.

Correct. You want to be in the cone of vision of the following driver for as long as possible. Hide in the gutter and you slip out of the cone too early.

 

[rugby bloke]

The trouble is, how many close passes are intentional and how many are down to ignorance / poor road positioning and judgement ? The vest may help reduce the former but have no impact on the latter, as these people are generally unaware that they are doing anything wrong.

 

[Tin Pot]

Prompted by a post in the Body Cameras thread, I searched Amazon and found this hivis jacket .
I wouldn't want to wear it. Surely it would have zero effect on driver behaviour. Or would it?

A quick search of the forums and with Google didn't give me any info. Anyone got any thoughts?

(Other than - my God, it's hideous! And How much?)


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No.

 

[Tin Pot]

This one might, but even then most drivers can’t see past their phones.

 

[Drago]

Wear a Nigel Farage mask and about half the population with give you a wide berth. Combine that with a Corbyn T shirt and most drivers will steer well clear.

 

[classic33]

This one might, but even then most drivers can’t see past their phones.

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Nope.